Financial Accountant – 9 Month Maternity Cover
Leeds (Hybrid & Flexible Working)
c. £45,000 + Benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a successful and growing business in Leeds on a 9-month maternity cover contract. This is a forward-thinking organisation with a strong set of values and a culture built on collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement. The role offers hybrid and flexible working, a supportive team environment, and the chance to add real value during a key period for the finance function.

The Role

Working as part of a high-performing group finance team, you will support month-end, statutory and compliance processes across several entities. This is a broad role with plenty of variety and autonomy, ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, accuracy and working with stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing period-end journals, analysis and commentary on key balance sheet and P&L areas
Completing monthly, quarterly and annual balance sheet reconciliations to audit-ready standards
Managing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, including FX retranslation
Preparing cost centre reporting packs for functional leads, including analysis and variance commentary
Supporting year-end statutory accounts and audit processes
Assisting with corporation tax computations and working with external advisors
Helping prepare quarterly VAT returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements
Completing confirmation statements and supporting Companies House filing obligations
Assisting with employment tax matters including P11Ds and PSA
Supporting overseas subsidiaries as part of a wider group finance structure
Preparing intra-group recharge workings, including overheads and intercompany loans
Contributing to weekly cashflow reporting
Supporting ad-hoc monthly/quarterly reporting and technical accounting queries
Providing general support across the finance team during peak periods

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings a proactive mindset and strong technical ability. You’ll be comfortable working independently, managing deadlines and communicating confidently across the business.

You will ideally be:

Qualified or QBE with relevant experience
Competent with Excel
Detail-focused and logical, able to work with high volumes of data
A team player with excellent communication skills
Organised, adaptable and able to manage changing priorities
Someone with a track record of delivering to deadlines in a similar finance role